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  • Becky Thatcher

    Includes hour-long cruise aboard the Becky Thatcher to enjoy the view of the Connecticut River shoreline. Passengers change from steam train to riverboat at Deep River Landing....
    Becky Thatcher

  • RiverQuest

    Experience the Connecticut River aboard RiverQuest. 90-minute daytime cruise Essex Harbor and the lower Connecticut River, eagle cruises, and educational expeditions available....
    RiverQuest

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Becky Thatcher

Essex, CT Cruises

Griswold Inn

1776 inn with an outstanding art collection, riverboat decor, furnished with antiques. 31 rooms with private bath (14 suites, eight with fireplace)

Essex, CT Lodging

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride

Ride in 1920's coaches pulled by an authentic steam locomotive. Then, board the river boat Becky Thatcher and cruise along the Connecticut River. Gift shop, snack shop, special events. Dinner train (May-Oct.)

Essex, CT Excursions

Connecticut River Museum

Housed in an 1878 Steamboat Dock warehouse located on the waterfront, the museum tells the Connecticut River Valley story in four galleries, with a working reproduction of the American Turtle, America?

Essex, CT Museums

Pratt House (c.1732)

Historic house built in sections throughout the 18

Essex, CT Historic Homes

Things to do near Essex, CT

Golf Club Of Avon -White

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Pond House B&B

Home with rustic charm, located on four wooded acres with a private pond. Two rooms with view of pond, private bath....

Old Manchester Museum (1859)

Local historical artifacts including Pitkin Glass Works, Cheney Brothers Silk Mills, Bon Ami Soap Co., military memorial. Man...

Connecticut Fire Museum

Old-time fire trucks (1850-1967), models and history of fire fighting....

Brianna's Guest House

Queen Anne Victorian home located in an historic district. Five rooms (1 suite), some with private bath, TV....